Low income programs for energy-efficient home renovations

Low income programs for energy-efficient home renovations are offered through Green Ontario Fund, which is funded by the Ontario government.

Free upgrades for low income natural gas customers

A free program for low-income customers to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their gas bills by up to 30%.

Who is eligible:

Customers who pay their natural gas bill and live in homes built prior to 1980 that use a gas furnace and who either:

1) have an annual household income that falls within eligibility requirements:

one person $32,843

two people $40,886

three people $50,266

four people $61,028

five people $69,217

six people $78,065

seven or more $86,914

2) have received income support from a government assistance program:

Ontario Works

Guaranteed Income Supplement

National Child Benefit Supplement

Allowances for Seniors

Allowances for Survivors

Ontario Disability Support Program

Electric Utility HAP Program

Healthy Smiles Child Dental Program

Ontario Electricity Support Program

Free energy saving devices for low-income customers

It is a free program to help low-income customers reduce energy use at home, with an energy assessment and upgrades. Energy-saving devices and appliances installed in your home free of charge. An energy assessor will visit your home to suggest ways to save more energy and provide upgrades that could include:

Energy-saving light bulbs

ENERGY STAR® refrigerators

ENERGY STAR® freezers, dehumidifiers, window air-conditioners

Home insulation and draft proofing

Low-flow showerheads

Programmable thermostats

Powerbars

Faucet aerators

Who is eligible:

Consumers can qualify in two ways:

if you live in eligible non-profit housing

if you rent or own a residence and meet certain criteria

If you rent or own a residence and meet one of the following criteria:

1) have an annual household income that falls within eligibility requirements:

one person $32,843

two people $40,886

three people $50,266

four people $61,028

five people $69,217

six people $78,065

seven or more $86,914

2) have received income support or assistance with your energy bill in the last 12 months

Ontario Works

Guaranteed Income Supplement

National Child Benefit Supplement

Allowances for Seniors

Allowances for Survivors

Ontario Disability Support Program

Electric Utility HAP Program

Healthy Smiles Child Dental Program

Ontario Electricity Support Program

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

A natural gas low income DSM Program

The Green Ontario Fund is part of the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan, which aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 15% below 1990 levels by 2020, to 37% by 2030, and to 80% by 2050.